Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Thank you all so much for the kind words on my Jingle Bell shadow box I shared earlier for the Christmas Crafts party. Many of you asked if there was a tutorial for it. I actually did take a few pictures while making it, so you're in luck!

The "Jingle All the Way" phrase is a Decor Elements vinyl that came from Stampin' Up!

**Updated to add on 8/9/12 - Unfortunately Stampin' Up! has discontinued this item and it is no longer available for purchase. I am so sorry!

I found a square shadow box at Ikea for only $4.99 (size 6-1/2" x 6-1/2").

**Updated to add on 10/17/11 - Last I checked at Ikea...these frames were no longer available. So sad!! I'm on the hunt for a similar (and just as cheap) shadow box frame and will let you know if I find something!

**Updated to add on 11/10/11 - I did find a couple of shadow box options at Michaels. One was an 8" x 8" square with a little bit of a border around it (kind of like a roped edge) and the other was a rectangle...need to check on the measurements for that one.

You'll also want a variety of sizes of jingle bells. I prefer silver. I found these large tubes of two different sizes of jingle bells at Michael's (brand name: Celebrate It). At the time, they were 50% off, so I stocked up!! You'll also need the small size of jingle bells which come in smaller packages. I don't normally use very many of those, but adding a few gives it the right affect.

Start by applying your image to the front of the glass using a Decor Elements Applicator or something hard and thin (like a credit card or one of those Pampered Chef brown scrapers used for their stoneware). It's super easy to do these vinyls, especially when they're so small!

After opening up the back, place your jingle bells in the frame.

Cut your paper to size to fit in the back of the frame.

Tie a large bow around the frame. I used the Stampin' Up! 1 1/4" Old Olive striped grosgrain to match the color of the vinyl. Updated to add on 11/22/11: Unfortunately Stampin' Up! no longer carries Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon (as seen in my other samples), but there are many other beautiful options.

Turn the frame over and shake the frame a little to spread out the bells. Then prop the frame up and adjust the bells to your liking.

This is SUPER cute! I have avoided your Stampin' Up blog because I know I will want to buy everything I see...but I really love that vinyl! I may have to break down and buy some stuff:) Thanks for the tutorial!

This is a great idea! I love it! I can also understand and relate to the craziness of changing things around! I seem to do it on a daily basis and annoy myself (and probably my family)Thanks for sharing :)Wendy

I absolutely LOVE this idea and I plan on making a WHOLE BUNCH this Christmas. Can I purchase the vinyl from you? Also, what size shadow box did you use? I am SO excited I can't wait to get this craft started!

I LOVE this and have already started mine and a bunch others! I'm just curious, do you know the dimensions of the vinyl that you purchased? I've gone to the link but it doesn't say anywhere on there. My shadow box is bigger than yours, so I need to see if this vinyl would work, or if I need to find someone to make them bigger for me!

Kim, I am not sure if you got your question answered, but the size of shadow box I used is 6-1/2" x 6-1/2".

Karli, I'm not sure if you will check the comments to find this reply, but I didn't have any other way to get a hold of you. The small Jingle All the Way vinyl I purchased was 3" x 3-5/8". I hope this helps with your decision making!! Thanks for coming by my blog and leaving a comment!

hi there - Holy smokes, I love this!! Do you know at this time where to get some frames like this?? I have checked, Ikea, Hobby Lobby, Michaels and Dollar stores and find nothing. I'm hoping you have a place I don't know about.thanx a bunch....Wendy